Mini OptionsMarch 07, 2013

The latest innovation is the Mini Options, which will permit investors to trade options on 10-share lots rather than the customary 100 shares. This development is a great cog-in-the-wheel of success and profit for the investor!

The stock market resilience, particularly the S&P 500 index, may continue as it has a decent chance of stringing together its fifth consecutive positive month in historically-bullish March despite the “fiscal cliff” drama, the likely implementation of sequestration and new trouble in Europe.

Economic data should be the main influence in the week ahead, with the February non-farm payroll report coming out on Friday.
Other major economic reports this week include the non-manufacturing ISM index for February and the January Factor Orders reports.

Also, there will be a total of 188 companies reporting results in the week ahead, which includes 5 S&P 500 members.

Also, the Dow may move to greater highs in the week ahead but important economic reports and news from Europe could decide where it goes from there.

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